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Richmond Hill's McDonald advances in Drive, Chip and Putt

By Special to the Prep Sports Report | August 15, 2024

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Richmond Hill's Georgia McDonald won the Girls 10-11 age group at the Drive, Chip & Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier that took place at the Landings Club on August 14.
 
Her performance earned a berth in the Regional Qualifier that takes place at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simon's Island, Georgia on September 15. In the sub-regional, she placed first for driving and chipping and tied for first in putting, and she tallied 121 total points to win the age group by 31 points.
 
In the Boys 10-11 age group, Savannah's Rivers Hood qualified to be an alternate with a total score of 120 points.
 
Drive, Chip & Putt is a joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America. It's a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.

Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.

Prep Sports Report golf coverage is generously sponsored by Bacon Park Golf Course, Savannah's only true municipal golf course! Located in the Heart of Midtown and and designed by legendary golf architect Donald Ross in 1926, Bacon Park Golf Course is Savannah's favorite golf destination. It's always a beautiful day to play at Bacon Park!
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